Rhodococcus
A bacterial genus of the order ACTINOMYCETALES.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
Images
Figure 1. <i>Rhodococcus equi</i> shown on gram stain of blood culture growth, with bacillary and coccal forms.
Figure 1. Rhodococcus equi shown on gram stain of blood culture growth, with bacillary and coccal forms.
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Figure 2. <i>R. equi</i> colonies on Brucella horse blood plate.
Figure 2. R. equi colonies on Brucella horse blood plate.
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Figure 3. <i>R. equi</i> shown on gram stain after 24 hours culture growth.
Figure 3. R. equi shown on gram stain after 24 hours culture growth.
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Figure 4. <i>R. equi</i> on gram stain of plate growth at 48 hours.
Figure 4. R. equi on gram stain of plate growth at 48 hours.
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Figure 5. <i>Rhodococcus equi</i> colonies on culture plate.
Figure 5. Rhodococcus equi colonies on culture plate.
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Notes
Figures 1 through 4 were contributed by Bhatraphol Tingpej, M.D., Microbiology Laboratories, Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification